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Traditional Seafood Restaurant - Sole Bay Fish Company, Suffolk, England

Sole Bay Fish Company

4.7 (88)
£26 to £40
Fish
22E Blackshore, Southwold, Suffolk, England IP18 6ND

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Dog-friendly
  • Good for special occasions
The rustic Seafood harbour restaurant in Southwold has risen from the ashes! We are back better than before. We remain dog friendly & are open lunchtimes every day.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Fish, Seafood, Oyster Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00–15:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Southwold
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 88 people are saying

Sole Bay Fish Company reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sole Bay Fish Company delights with its "delicious fresh seafood" and "friendly, efficient service." The recent refurbishment adds to its charm, creating a "cosy and inviting" atmosphere. Highlights include the lobster, crab, and skate. Consistently praised for "amazing hospitality," it's a popular spot with locals and visitors alike.

88 Reviews
  1. Julia

    Leicestershire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience as always at the Sole Bay. We appreciated being sat at a large table at the far end of the restaurant, as our party consisted of 4 adults, a 2 year old, a 7 month old baby and a large dog. We had plenty of space and the service was friendly and professional.

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  2. Malcolm

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great to come here again. A warm welcome, friendly service plus excellent fish dishes.

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  3. Hazel

    Norfolk/Suffolk2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful meal as ever always lovely to visit and enjoy some truly wonderful seafood

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  4. Munaver

    Norfolk/Suffolk1 review

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I’ve read all the reviews and expectations were hi but unfortunately we were all disappointed the fish didn’t taste or look like Cod chips and bread were fantastic Very sorry to say we won’t be back and we wish we had gone next door to MRS TS takeaway David

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  5. Belinda

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 10 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely to see the Sole Bay Fish Co open again. Great refurbishment and delicious fish as always.

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  6. ruth

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the experience and have been many times. This was our first visit since it has been refurbished and it’s better than ever. The staff and super helpful and friendly as always. Highly recommend. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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  7. mark

    London5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Staff and food fabulous. It was a bit quieter in the restaurant today and I thought it could benefit from some background music. That would help with overall atmosphere.

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  8. ELAINE

    Norfolk/Suffolk2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time back since the fire. Not disappointed at all.

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  9. becky

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great lunch with friends and our dogs! The lobster was amazing and the staff were super friendly and helpful.

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  10. Lynsey

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As much as I like the rustic charm and character of the outside the inside is a real gem, clean,cosy and inviting. The food was outstanding, the skate was beautifully fresh as was the crab. Couldn’t fault it, be sure to book as I lost count of the amount of people turned away at the door or over the phone because they were fully booked.

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FAQs

Sole Bay Fish Company offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01502 724241.

Sole Bay Fish Company is rated 4.7 stars by 88 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
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22E Blackshore, Southwold, Suffolk, England IP18 6ND

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Southwold
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00–15:00
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Fish, Seafood, Oyster Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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